Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oestmanii
ID:
1319054

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Tyler

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25(3-4): 155 (figs. 1-2) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331508

Common Names

  • Oestman's Hawkweed
  • Hieracium oestmanii
  • Oestman's Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium oestmanii (also called Oestman's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe, where it grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium oestmanii is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium oestmanii has yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium oestmanii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium oestmanii

Hieracium oestmanii is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Hieracium oestmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium oestmanii?

Hieracium oestmanii

What is the common name of Hieracium oestmanii?

Oestman hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium oestmanii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Torbjörn Tyler (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Tyler' in the authors string.